Tarkanian Middle School

6^th Grade Orientation

2025-2026

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Bell Schedule

Lunches may have a mix of grades due to specialty classes. Lunches are not specific to grade level only.

1st Lunch

2nd Lunch

3rd Lunch

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

In order to be promoted to 7th grade you must pass:

• One semester with a passing grade in mathematics, English or reading, and science
• Half a credit in mathematics
• Half a credit in English or reading
• Half a credit in science

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ATTENDANCE

When you are absent, your parents must turn in a note for the reason you were gone in order to get the day(s) excused.

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A note needs to be turned in to the school within three (3) days of a student’s return to school.

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Getting absences excused is extremely important! You can lose credit in your classes if you have too many unexcused absences!

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• Parents can fill out the online “Excuse an Absence” form on the school’s website.
• Students can bring in a note and turn it in to the front office.

Denial of Credit (NRS 392.040 )

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Any student who has more than 8 unapproved (unexcused) absences (9) will be denied credit for the semester.

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Losing credit in your classes could prevent you from getting promoted to 7th grade!

DENIAL OF CREDIT

The 4 B’s to Success

Be Respectful

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Be Proud

Be Safe

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Be Responsible

DRESS CODE

“Dress for Success”

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• Shoes must have soles. No slides. (Crocs are acceptable)
• Shirts must be three inches or wider at the shoulder and must cover undergarments.
• Bottoms must be fingertip length or longer; skin must not be visible if rips or tears are above fingertip length.
• Pants must be at waist-level; NO SAGGING.
• Hats and head gear are not allowed.
• All apparel must be school-appropriate.
• No spikes or studs.
• No outerwear or sunglasses.
• No Flashdance shirts. (Shirt cut to not cover shoulders)

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Common Dress Code Violations

Hoodies

Slides, Flip Flops, and House Slippers

Exposed Midriffs/Short skirts or shorts

Pajama Pants

Bandanas

Clothing and accessories on clothing or accessories that are controversial, discriminatory, profane and/or obscene, or promote violent or illegal conduct

Spiked or studded clothing and/or accessories

Student ID Badges

Starting the first day of school, students will be required to wear their school ID badges. Students will be issued temporary ID badges the first day. Students will receive their official badge during picture days later in the year.

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Students will use their IDs to scan into each class for attendance. Students must wear their ID lanyard to all school events and sports.

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If students misplace their ID badges, they will pay $5 for a replacement badge.

CELL PHONE POLICY

Students will be expected to place their cell phones in “airplane” mode and place in a non-locking signal blocking pouch during instructional time. Students will have access to their cell phones in case of an emergency.

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Students are allowed to use their phones during lunch time and after school.

LOCKER POLICY

Every student will be assigned a locker to provide storage of backpacks, school supplies, and musical instruments. Students will only be required to carry a Chromebook and any necessary items needed during the school day.

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• Students will not be allowed to carry their backpacks throughout the day.
• Students are able to access their lockers before school, before/after lunch, and after school.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE

Teachers will have a progressive discipline plan that will be shared with students. It can include:

• Warnings, conferences, and parent contact
• SSO referral (major events)

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SSO can issue the following for discipline:

• Warnings, conferences, parent contact, detention, Restorative Circles and IHS (In-house) for minor events.
• RPC (Required Parent Conference), SWI (Suspension) TABS (Tarkanian Alternate Behavior School)

Organizational Expectations

• Infinite Campus is a secure and private internet service available for parents/guardians and students to electronically access grades, attendance, missing assignments, and other aspects of life at school.

• Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) used in ALL classes for instruction, quizzes, tests, notes, class materials, and resources. Each student should log in to Canvas daily, and parents can also access student accounts to stay up-to-date.

Suggested School Supplies

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Each teacher may also provide a supply list. This list will get you started:

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• Pens (Blue and Black)
• Pencils
• Binder with pockets
• Pencil Pouch (3 hole punched)
• Loose-leaf notebook paper
• 6 Dividers with pockets
• Highlighters
• Colored Pencils

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Bring your CHARGED Chromebook to school daily!

ATHLETICS

Sports

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Fall - Flag Football (Boys & Girls)

Winter - Basketball (Boys & Girls)

Spring - Volleyball (Boys & Girls)

Spring - Soccer (Boys & Girls)

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Parents need to register students on “Aktivate”

ATHLETICS REQUIREMENTS

• Sports physical for the 25 - 26 school year
• Aktivate completed
• At least a 2.0 GPA and maintain GPA through the season
• No behavior infractions
• Fee depending on the sport
• Packets available in the main office

ACTIVITIES

• Aloha Club
• JV Quiz
• National Junior Honor Society
• Spirit Squad
• Student Council

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*Subject to change due to staff availability.

Student bus riders who participate in after school activities can take the late bus. Students must have a late bus pass from a staff member to board the late bus. Students cannot leave campus and come back to get onto the late bus.

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The late bus runs Monday through Thursday each week. Pick up from school is 4:00 PM. Announcements are made at 3:45 PM for students to arrive to the front of the school to start boarding.

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Students must be registered to take the bus in order to take the late bus.